• Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
  • Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador
Ecuador

Immersion in the Amazon among the Waorani in Ecuador

Réf : JUIUBX

In summary

  • Sports
    Bushcraft
  • Duration
    10 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Bushcraft
    Beginner
    For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
    Intermediate
    For those well-versed in outdoor activities: you wish to learn basic survival skills such as fire-starting, building simple shelters, and foraging for food and water. You are capable of hiking for several hours at a stretch and possess the resilience and adaptability to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
    Confirmed
    For those with prior experience in trekking, hiking, or bushcraft/survival training. You wish to refine your skills in fire-making, shelter-building, and navigation, while exploring methods for mental and physical resilience. You adapt to diverse environments by bivouacking in the wild—both in France and abroad—facing conditions ranging from extreme cold to heat.
    Advanced
    For those with prior survival experience who are looking for a new challenge. You aim to develop advanced skills such as tool making, navigating difficult terrain, and pushing your limits over several days. Excellent physical fitness, a strong mindset, good social skills, and great endurance are recommended.
    Expert
    For survival enthusiasts. You have extensive outdoor experience and a passion for life in the wilderness. Excellent physical condition (a stress test is required) is essential to fully enjoy the activities offered at this level.
  • Destination
    America / Ecuador
  • Age
    From 18 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    126.99 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇪🇸
    Spanish
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Amazon rainforest for an expedition of rare intensity, where nature still reigns supreme. This journey is above all a profound human encounter with the Waorani people, guardians of invaluable ancestral knowledge. Alongside them, you will discover the workings of a fascinating collective intelligence and an exemplary solidarity, essential for thriving in this wild environment.

Beneath the canopy, the domain of the jaguar and howler monkey , you'll learn techniques for living in complete harmony with the elements. This demanding adventure combines practical skills with a profound spiritual dimension, prompting you to re-examine your relationship with the world. Far more than a simple walk in the forest, this journey is a truly transformative emotional and sensory experience .

Between ancestral knowledge and complete disconnection, you'll explore a biodiversity sanctuary while sharing the daily life of an iconic ethnic group. You'll return not only enlightened from this journey, but truly transformed by this lesson in wild living. It's a unique opportunity to experience a raw immersion , emerging with a completely renewed vision of nature.

The highlights

  • The Encounter with the Masters of the Forest (Waorani People)
  • The Technical Challenge of "The Green Hell"
  • A Total Sensory and Psychological Immersion
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Sport

Level

Bushcraft

Confirmed

Levels

Bushcraft
Beginner
For those wishing to discover the activity. You are in good general health; there are no specific athletic prerequisites. You must be able to walk a few kilometers a day while carrying your pack and to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
Intermediate
For those well-versed in outdoor activities: you wish to learn basic survival skills such as fire-starting, building simple shelters, and foraging for food and water. You are capable of hiking for several hours at a stretch and possess the resilience and adaptability to bivouac in the wild without modern comforts.
Confirmed
For those with prior experience in trekking, hiking, or bushcraft/survival training. You wish to refine your skills in fire-making, shelter-building, and navigation, while exploring methods for mental and physical resilience. You adapt to diverse environments by bivouacking in the wild—both in France and abroad—facing conditions ranging from extreme cold to heat.
Advanced
For those with prior survival experience who are looking for a new challenge. You aim to develop advanced skills such as tool making, navigating difficult terrain, and pushing your limits over several days. Excellent physical fitness, a strong mindset, good social skills, and great endurance are recommended.
Expert
For survival enthusiasts. You have extensive outdoor experience and a passion for life in the wilderness. Excellent physical condition (a stress test is required) is essential to fully enjoy the activities offered at this level.
For those with prior experience in trekking, hiking, or bushcraft/survival training. You wish to refine your skills in fire-making, shelter-building, and navigation, while exploring methods for mental and physical resilience. You adapt to diverse environments by bivouacking in the wild—both in France and abroad—facing conditions ranging from extreme cold to heat.

The expert's opinion

Anyone can do this immersion in the forest, but someone who is somewhat used to hiking with a backpack will appreciate the experience even more.

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 5 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇪🇸
Spanish
🇫🇷
French
Demente

Demente is a local figure and extremely competent; nothing can stop him, he knows everything about the forest.

You will be accompanied by the Waorani and a Quechua guide, as well as a French expert in Amazonian survival.

Management

Security

We have developed an evacuation plan for you wherever you may be in the forest.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Days 4 to 5
Days 6 to 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
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    The Balcony of the Andes

    • Transportation Bus - 00h20 - 20km
    • Accommodation Private chalet
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Personalized welcome at Quito airport and private transfer to your hacienda. Located at 2800m altitude in the Andean corridor , this refuge offers, on a clear day, a magnificent view of the fiery giants: the Pichincha, Cayambe, Antisana volcanoes and the mythical Cotopaxi.

    1. Dinner and overnight stay at the hacienda for initial acclimatization.



    Day 1

Note

This program is a living document. Weather conditions, water levels and opportunities offered by nature may require adjustments to the itinerary, always in the service of your safety and the authenticity of the experience.

Accommodation

🏠 Private chalet - Days 1 to 2, 8 to 10

Access

Departure
Quito, Équateur
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
Quito, Équateur
Day 10 - 12h00

We leave from Quito and return to the capital the day before departure for a short visit to the historic old center.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Quito

Quito airport is modern and very well equipped

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Price details

The price includes

  1. 1 French trainer "survival specialist"
  2. 1 or 2 guides from the Waorani community
  3. Entry fees and accommodation in reserves and national parks
  4. All transfers
  5. 4 nights of survival / 4 nights in a hotel and campsite/lodge
  6. Full board except for meals on days 1 and 10

The price does not include

  1. International flights and excess baggage
  2. Tips, personal purchases
  3. Drinks during meals, and meals mentioned

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Denis team
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The Denis team

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Référence incontournable en France, notre partenaire local est le leader de l'organisation de stages de survie et de "Bushcraft" en milieu naturel. Fort d'une solide réputation dans le domaine de l'aventure extrême, il vous propose une immersion totale centrée sur la compréhension de l'environnement pour mieux s'y intégrer. Encadré par des guides formés à l'école des plus grands baroudeurs, vous apprendrez les réflexes essentiels : monter un abri, allumer un feu, purifier de l'eau, s'orienter ou encore reconnaître les plantes comestibles. Alliant pédagogie et bonne humeur, cette expérience transforme chaque participant en aventurier des temps modernes, capable de faire face à l'imprévu avec les seuls moyens du bord.
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